Maytag
Gas Water Heater

Model # HN5X40X960 Official Maytag water heater

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Flue Baffle 66001039
#17A

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Flue baffle

Part #66001039

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Manifold 66001026
#11

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Manifold

Part #66001026

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Manifold 66001037
#11A

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Manifold

Part #66001037

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Outer Door 66001028
#13

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Outer door

Part #66001028

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Insulation 66001034
#20

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Insulation

Part #66001034

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Draft Hood 66001032
#18

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Draft hood

Part #66001032

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Burner 66001027
#12

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Burner

Part #66001027

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All Parts Listed Are For Series 12 And Above Unless Otherwise Noted. N/P
#7

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All parts listed are for series 12 and above unless otherwise noted.

Part #N/P

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Washer, Drai 66001021
#4

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Washer, drai

Part #66001021

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Thermocouple 66001017
#8

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Thermocouple

Part #66001017

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